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Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa
Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.

‘Emphatically did not happen’: Neil Gaiman denies assault claims
'I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone.'

Who is Neil Gaiman – the author facing sexual assault allegations in NZ?
The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations.

Author Neil Gaiman faces new sexual assault allegations, including alleged abuse of NZ woman
Multiple women have spoken to Vulture, detailing experiences with the fantasy author.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book
Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

'I can’t find the words': Horror author's ironic take on NY honour
'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'

Surprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee Child
Kiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.

Family discover mum had a secret son – a famous league player
‘Mum had lived and died with this secret,’ says writer Mary Garden.

From Takapuna to Hollywood: Rose Carlyle's journey from hermit to best-selling thriller author
Her new novel, No One Will Know, explores motherhood, illegal adoption, and dark secrets.

Why Chelsea Winter’s Christmas will be different
The solo mum launches her new cookbook amid personal transformations and challenges.

Literary world shocked to learn of Cormac McCarthy's secret affair with teen
August Britt was 17 and the famed US writer was 43.

Taika Waititi's involved, but how did Charles Wu's acclaimed novel make it to TV?
'When I put on that serious-writer hat, it squeezes my head, and no thoughts come out.'

Top novels of 2024: From Percival Everett to a Sally Rooney gem
Telegraph: This year’s standout novels offer brains, fun, sex, God and more.

Deportation and life ban from the US inspires Kiwi artist's raw new book
Bella McGoldrick turned a 'rough and traumatic' experience into a book.

Bee on lookout for author and bug man at show
Rachel Weston’s new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz.

Queen joked about Boris before death: 'At least I won’t have that idiot organising my funeral'
An author alleges she made the comment after accepting Boris Johnson’s resignation.

Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history

Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.

Real talk with Bree Tomasel
The ZM and Celebrity Treasure Island host talks about shocking her mum on social media and why writing her book was like getting gonorrhea. Video / Michael Craig

How much does it cost to hire a hitman? About the same as having an IVF baby
A new book looks at the dollar value placed on human life - and who gets to decide.

Where to find NZ’s best country pubs
In the name of research, Peter Janssen visited hundreds of NZ pubs.